The expression “coffee break” was first attested in 1952 in glossy magazine advertisements by the Pan-American Coffee Bureau.
BUCKETFUL
bucket, bucketful
(noun) the quantity contained in a bucket
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
bucketful (plural bucketfuls or bucketsful)
the quantity contained in a bucket
Synonym: pailful
(by extension) a large quantity
Source: Wiktionary
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4 June 2025
LEND
(verb) bestow a quality on; “Her presence lends a certain cachet to the company”; “The music added a lot to the play”; “She brings a special atmosphere to our meetings”; “This adds a light note to the program”
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